It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a writer in possession of a good idea, must be in want of … Continue reading Why You Should Apply for a Canada Council Grant Every Year until You Die.—By Sherwin Tjia
Someone with two decades of experience getting critiques of their writing shouldn’t curl into a ball after an editor’s comments, … Continue reading The Honeymoon Phase—By Ann Cavlovic
Giving public readings is crucial to establishing oneself as an emerging writer. After attending a diverse array of Quebec Writers’ … Continue reading The Art of Embarrassing Oneself at Public Readings—By Renée Cohen
I’m two seasons away from the release of my debut novel. This will actually be my third book publication, yet … Continue reading Dear Everyone I’ve Ever Known: Thank You. This Book Is Dedicated to You.—By April Ford
Ma was so many things; a Jehovah’s Witness preacher, an alcoholic with a troubled past, and an avid reader, poet, … Continue reading Writers: The Truth Can Set You Free—By Tamara Jong
“Don’t rush your serve,” I called to an enthusiastic senior student during our badminton match. “But Miss, I can catch … Continue reading To Write Well, Learn from the Badminton Court—By Pascale Duguay
Odette DesOrmeaux and Martine Huysmans, two members of the l’essentielle collective which also included Ariane Brunet and Harriet Ellenberger, 1988. Just over thirty … Continue reading Writing on the Edge—By Lise Weil
Montreal’s gay, lesbian, and feminist bookstore, L’Androgyne, closed for good in 2002. At the time, I knew I was going … Continue reading A Connected World—By Christopher DiRaddo
Linda Kay—author, journalist and teacher—died last October. In 2006 she was assigned to mentor me by the Quebec Writers’ Federation, … Continue reading The Circle of Mentorship—By Shelagh Plunkett
Recently, I was lucky enough to sit on a panel with fellow writers Erín Moure and Will Aitken. During the … Continue reading Trauma Ethics—By Lindsay Nixon
